BUILDING STRONG SWIMMERS AND CONFIDENT KIDS
At the Y, we believe that swimming is a life skill. Because of our reach and long history with aquatic programs, the Y is in a unique position to help bridge the gap in the delivery of swim lessons and water safety education in the United States.
The Y has a long tradition of providing effective, high-quality swim lesson programs that teach people to have fun and be safe around water. The swim lessons curriculum allows for both standardization and flexibility.
PRESCHOOL SWIMMING LESSONS:
3 Week Sessions – 2 day per week
Tuesday and Thursday
April 13th – April 29th
FEES:
Members: $30
Program Participant: $45
LEVEL B : WATER EXPLORATION 1
Students will learn personal water safety and be assisted in learning the following skills: front tow, back float, front float and back tow. Parent must accompany child in water.
Max class size: 4
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00 – 5:30 pm Small Pool
LEVEL B : WATER EXPLORATION
Students younger than 3 must have a parent in the water with them. Students will learn personal water safety and be assisted in learning the following skills: front tow, back float, front float and back tow. Parent must accompany child in water.
Max class size: 4
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:40pm – 6:10pm Small Pool
LEVEL 1: WATER ACCLIMATION
Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency. Students begin to work unassisted on swim-float-swim sequencing and jump, push, turn and grab technique. Parent must accompany child in water.
Max class size: 4
Tuesday and Thursday: 6:20pm – 6:50pm Small Pool
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YOUTH SWIMMING LESSONS:
LEVEL 2: WATER MOVEMENT
Students learn personal water safety and will master 2 of the following benchmark skills: Swim float, swim-sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll back float, roll, front glide, and exit-jump, push, turn and grab. Parent must accompany child in water.
Max class size: 4
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00pm – 5:30pm 8 Lane Pool
LEVEL 3: WATER STAMINA
Students will have mastered basic swimming competency and will work to increase endurance. Students will be able to swim on front, swim on back, tread water and practice swim float swim technique. Parent must accompany child in water.
Max class size: 4
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:40 – 6:10pm 8 Lane Pool
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MARION YMCA DOLPHINS SUMMER SWIM TEAM
The Marion Family YMCA Dolphin Swim Team is for kids ages 5 to 18 who enjoy the spirit of competition, as well as the camaraderie of being on a team. We center our program around the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Our athletes are of all ability levels, working to improve their skills, build self confidence, and develop their potential as a swimmer and individual.
Our swim team has a rich history of helping athletes realize their potential as young persons and as swimmers. In recent years, athletes have met personal bests, set Marion Family YMCA records, set high school team records, and competed at the Zone and National level.
All team members must be a member of the Marion Family YMCA.
Parent Meeting: Monday May 3rd, 6:00pm via Zoom
Email Address required when registering
Season Length: May 10, 2021 – Mid-July 2021
Practice time is 4:00pm—5:30 pm; not all swimmers will swim the full hour and a half, will depend on competition level.
GOLD
FEE: Whole Season: $200.00
Practices: Monday through Thursday, 4:00pm-5:30pm
The most advanced and intensely dedicated swimmers will comprise the gold level. This group will have high standards of excellence. This group will receive the most demanding mental and physical training program.
SILVER
FEE: Whole Season: $150.00
Practices: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:15pm-5:30pm
The intermediate level program is designed for those swimmers who, through their efforts, desire more challenge and an increasing level of competition.
BRONZE
FEE: Whole Season: $115.00
Practices: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30pm-5:30pm
The beginning level of the Swim Team where special attention is placed on building the young swimmer’s positive attitude towards themselves and the sport through emphasis on teamwork, individual skills, techniques, and sportsmanship. The swimmers are introduced to goal setting as the season progresses. Our goal with the bronze level is to see each young beginner athlete achieve his or her maximum capability.
NOTE: Meet fees are separate at all competition levels.
Deposit applied toward fee required at registration; installment for balance is available.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify for the YMCA financial aid program.
For more information, contact Andrew Franklin at afranklin@marionfamilyymca.org
